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2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5 vs 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

The S is the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 size closest to your S Specialized Fuse 27.5. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

Compared with the Specialized Fuse 27.5 in S, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 in S places the top of the head tube 11 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−11 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−5 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+17 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5 (S) and 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 (S), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Fuse 27.5 is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 is the colored outline on top.J 1140

Specialized Fuse 27.5, SSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Fuse 27.5 SSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 SDifference
Reach420mm415mm−5 mm
Stack603mm592mm−11 mm
Head tube angle66°65.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle74°75.3°+1.3°
Chainstay length430mm432mm+2 mm
Wheelbase1140mm1157mm+17 mm
Standover736mm739mm+3 mm
Seat tube length375mm380mm+5 mm
Fork length520mm542mm+22 mm
Head tube length105mm105mm±0 mm
BB dropnot listed21mm
BB heightnot listed336mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 minus the Specialized Fuse 27.5. Full charts: 2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5, 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Fuse 27.5Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Fuse 27.527.5Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5S-Works 27.5
ForkRockShox JudyFox FLOAT Rhythm
ShifterShimano DeoreShimano XTR M9100
DerailleurShimano DeoreShimano XTR M9100
ChainKMC X10Shimano XTR M9100
CranksetSpecialized StoutRace Face Next
WheelsetSpecialized StoutRoval Traverse SL
TireSpecialized Butcher GRID, Specialized Slaughter GRIDSpecialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator
BrakeTektro HD-M275Shimano XTR M9120
HandlebarSpecialized Stoutnot listed
StemSpecialized StoutSpecialized Deity
SeatpostTranzX DropperFox Transfer
SaddleSpecialized Bridge SaddleSpecialized Myth 155
Rear shocknot listedFox FLOAT DPX2 Factory
Cassettenot listedShimano XTR M9100
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Deity

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